Architect

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Health Service Regulation

Job Classification Title

Architect II (NS)

Position Number

65006878

Grade

NC19

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Architect position serves within the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) Construction Section and is responsible for reviewing construction and renovation projects for licensed health care, residential care, and local confinement facilities throughout North Carolina. The position evaluates architectural plans and conducts onsite inspections to determine compliance with applicable construction, life safety, and regulatory requirements governing licensed facilities.

Responsibilities include providing regulatory consultation to facility owners, operators, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders regarding code and compliance requirements. This position combines office-based plan review activities with field inspections and plays a key role in supporting the safety and well-being of residents, patients, and inmates across the state.


Key Duties Include:

-Review construction and renovation plans for licensed health care, residential care, and local confinement facilities to determine compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, codes, and standards.

-Evaluate architectural drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation for hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, adult care homes, and jail facilities.

-Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, construction standards, and physical plant criteria during the plan review process.

-Conduct onsite inspections of regulated facilities to verify construction activities and completed projects comply with approved plans and established requirements.

-Document inspection findings, identify deficiencies, and prepare reports detailing compliance determinations and required corrective actions.

-Provide technical and regulatory consultation to architects, engineers, facility owners, contractors, and administrators regarding construction and renovation -requirements.

-Respond to inquiries concerning code interpretation, project approval processes, and regulatory compliance for licensed facilities.

-Maintain accurate records of plan reviews, inspections, approvals, correspondence, and compliance activities within established tracking systems.

-Collaborate with regulatory staff, design professionals, facility representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve construction and compliance issues.

-Travel throughout North Carolina to conduct field inspections, assess facility conditions, and support regulatory oversight activities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $67,122 - $117,465

Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $98,000

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Documented experience applying architectural principles, practices, building systems, and design standards to evaluate construction, renovation, or facility projects for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and operational requirements.

• Experience reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings, construction documents, building blueprints, specifications, and technical plans to assess compliance and identify design or construction issues.

• Prior experience conducting facility inspections, site evaluations, or construction observations to verify compliance with approved plans, regulatory requirements, and established building standards.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex construction, design, and code-related issues and providing technical recommendations, guidance, and compliance determinations to facility representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency communicating technical and regulatory information through written reports, inspection findings, plan review comments, and consultation activities to support construction compliance and regulatory decision-making.

REPOST - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.  

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

               

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. 

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. 

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in architecture or an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of

experience as a registered architect; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lisa M Sasser

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form